October 7, 2008

Avon Products Benefits From Geographic Diversity

Forbes.com: Avon Products Inc. is positioned to withstand economic weakness because of geographic diversity and demand for its favorably priced cosmetics, according to one analyst. Citi Investment Research analyst Wendy Nicholson, in a client note, said Avon has benefited from its geographically diverse portfolio, favorable business model, and “value-priced” positioning. Nicholson said the company’s North […]

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Soul De Cuba Cafe To Expand Through Franchising

Franchise Site

Franchise Wire: Soul de Cuba CafÃ© has announced they will be launching an aggressive expansion program through franchising. Soul de Cuba Cafe brings traditional, authentic Cuban cuisine by embracing Afro Cuban culture and history. â€œThe Soul de Cuba dining experience goes far beyond enjoying a plate of rice, beans and plantains,â€ explains founder Jesus Puerto.

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504ward Is Calling For Your Business Ideas

Ideas

If you think your business idea might be a winner, put it to the test! 504ward is calling out to all entrepreneurs who believe they have a winning idea and inviting them to enter their $100,000 Business Competition. You must be willing to move to New Orleans and your business idea must be able to

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Homeschool Your Kids into Business

Ideas

Whether you’re an entrepreneur that also homeschools (like my family), or you would just like to teach your child the basics of starting their own business, the website Homeschool-Entrepreneur.com is a new and growing resource to help. Compiled by veteran homeschool/entrepreneurs, it offers resources for starting a home business, and teaching your children to do

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The Art of Money Getting or, Golden Rules for Making Money #15

Books

The Art of Money Getting or, Golden Rules for Making Money was originally published in 1880 by P. T. Barnum. Part 15 Beware Of “Outside Operations” We sometimes see men who have obtained fortunes, suddenly become poor. In many cases, this arises from intemperance, and often from gaming, and other bad habits. Frequently it occurs

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Mannatech Launches OsoLeanâ„¢ Powder Fat Loss Product

MLM Site

BusinessWire: Mannatech, Incorporated (NASDAQ: MTEX), a leading developer and provider of dietary supplements and skin care solutions, announces the launch of its new fat-loss product OsoLeanâ„¢ powder. OsoLeanâ„¢ whey protein supplement is an all-natural powder product that mixes with a variety of food and beverages so consumers can easily add it to any weight and

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Betting Your Retirement On Your Start-Up

Ideas

The New York Times: With small-business loans and second mortgages scarce these days, some middle-age entrepreneurs are starting companies using their retirement savings, a novel financing method that they say avoids loan payments and early withdrawal penalties. These business owners are effectively treating their start-up ventures as any other stock in their 401(k) portfolio, and

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‘Thinking Cap’ Could Unlock Inner Genius

Ideas

Daily Mail: There is a theory that the spark of genius lurks hidden within all of us. Now scientists are developing a ‘thinking cap’ that could turn that theory into practice and unlock the amazing potential of the human brain. The device uses tiny magnetic pulses to change the way the brain works and has

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The Business Of Search Engine Optimization

Interviews

Although it is important to advertise in the right places, if your looking to do business online, then you will need the right amount of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) to ensure your website will get the visits it deserves. Although that isn’t knowledge that comes naturally to most of us, it isn’t out of the

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Friends Are Mothers Of Invention

Ideas

The Suncoast News: Like a lot of friends, Debra Medina and Leslie Barile often had we-ought-to start-a-business conversations during the seven years they worked together as counselors at Cody River Elementary School. The difference between them and other would-be business teams is they got around to making it happen, finding both inspiration and opportunity during

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